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Design precepts for autonomy: a case study of Kelvin Hall, Glasgow

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Clossick, Jane and Colburn, Ben (2021) Design precepts for autonomy: a case study of Kelvin Hall, Glasgow. In: Architecture and collective life. Critiques: critical studies in architectural humanities (16). Routledge, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire (UK), pp. 207-218. ISBN 9781003118985 (e-book), 9780367633912 (hardback)

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The way that architects design public buildings has an impact on people’s capacity to exercise their autonomy. Using an exploration of the architecture of Kelvin Hall, a public building in Glasgow, and interviews with its project architect, this chapter investigates the relationship between Clossick’s ‘depth structure’ architectural theory of spatial relationships, and Colburn’s philosophical theory about the nature and value of autonomy. The two ideas, autonomy and depth structure, can be brought together usefully to offer pointers to designers of public places.

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Title:
Design precepts for autonomy: a case study of Kelvin Hall, Glasgow
Creators:
Clossick, Jane and Colburn, Ben
Editors:
Lewis, Penny, Holm, Lorens and Costa Santos, Sandra
Identification Number:
10.4324/9781003118985
Official URL:
https://www.routledge.com/Architecture-and-Collect...
Date:
29 October 2021
Subjects:
300 Social sciences
300 Social sciences > 360 Social problems & services; associations
700 The arts; fine & decorative arts > 720 Architecture
700 The arts; fine & decorative arts > 790 Recreational & performing arts
900 History & geography
Department:
School of Art, Architecture and Design
Publisher:
Routledge
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Autonomy in design, Depth structure, Spatial autonomy, Urban architecture, Public buildings, Social spaces, Boundary conditions, Self-directedness in architecture, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Architectural precepts, Spatial relationships, Clarity in design, Ethics of design, Architectural communication, Thresholds in space, Self-authorship in public spaces, Design toolkit for autonomy, Spatial sociology, Communicative space, Inclusive public design
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URI:
https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/id/eprint/9786
Item Type:
Book Section
Depositing User:
Dr Jane Clossick
Date Deposited:
31 Oct 2024 09:59
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31
Last Modified:
31 Oct 2024 09:59
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